Western Family YMCA
2600 Kirkwood Highway, Newark, DE 19711
(302) 709-9622
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Child Care
Check out our childcare options including Preschool, Before and After School Care, School is Out care and more!
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Event & Family Calendar
There’s always something happening at the Western Family Y. Our calendar is a great way for you to stay up to date. Be sure to check back frequently for updates!
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Summer Camp
Day and specialty camps at the Y share one thing: they’re about discovery and having the best summer of your life! Click here to learn more about our camps.
Learn MorePARENT’S NIGHT OUT EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT
Drop the kids off at the Y and enjoy a night out without the kids. Early registration encouraged.
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Spend time with the whole family as you enjoy a popular kid-friendly movie on the big screen at the Y. Visit the Members Services Desk for details — dates vary!
LES MILLS LAUNCH
October 5 – 8
TRUNK OR TREAT
October 26
Bring the kids to this fun, safe outdoor event featuring decorated trunks filled with goodies for all. Costumes are encouraged.
COOKIES WITH SANTA
December 8
Stop by with the kids and get pictures with Santa as well as a small snack.
Start 2019 off with a bang!
NEW YEAR’S DAY — January 1, 2019
We will be open to the community 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. so bring a guest and begin your New Year with healthy living, exercise and support – all at the Western Family YMCA. There will be fun to be had (yes, that means exercise too!) and giveaways to encourage your participation as well as your successes.
- Fitness Center: State-of-the- Art Cardio Equipment, Strength Circuit, Free Weights, Olympic Lifting Center
- Functional Training Center: Monkey Bars, Plyo Box, Heavy Bag and more
- 2 Indoor pools
- 2 Outdoor pools (seasonal access)
- Basketball Gymnasium
- Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms
- Family Locker Rooms
- Sauna
- Over 80 Group Exercise Classes Weekly- HIIT, Yoga, Pilates, Barre, Cycling, Zumba, BodyPump, BodyCombat and more
- Small Group Training (fitness training in groups of 3-10 with a certified coach)
- Instructional Classes such as Swimming, Dance and more
- Teen Leadership Programs
- Youth Fitness Center for Members Ages 7-13 Years
- Free Fitness Consultations; Access to Personal Training
- Free Babysitting While You Work Out
FACILITY HOURS
Monday-Thursday: 5 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday: 5 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Saturday: 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
*Hours subject to change, please check the app for schedules.
Kids Zone Babysitting
Ages 6 weeks to 12 years
Monday-Thursday:
8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
3:30 -8:30 p.m.
Friday:
8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
3:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday:
8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Sunday:
8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Click here for Kidzone Activities Calendar.
YOUTH FITNESS CENTER
Ages 7-13
Monday-Thursday:
3:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Friday:
3:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday:
9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
*Open 9 a.m.– 12 p.m. during Red Clay School District in-service days.
IMPORTANT DATES & HOLIDAYS
10 Lane Pool
OPEN until September 30
Bubble Pool
OPEN until October 1
November 22 (Thanksgiving)
CLOSED
December 24 (Christmas Eve)
5 a.m. – 2 p.m.
December 25 (Christmas Day)
CLOSED
December 31 (New Year’s Eve)
5 a.m. – 5 p.m.
January 1, 2019 (New Year’s Day)
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
PROGRAM SESSION DATES
Fall 1: September 4 – October 28
Full Member Registration: August 13
Program Member Registration: August 20
Fall 2: October 29 – December 23
Full Member Registration: October 15
Program Member Registration: October 22
Click here for information about program registration.
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Contact UsOur Mission
The YMCA is an association of people of all ages, ethnic groups and religious affiliations that strives to cultivate the human potential, self-esteem, and dignity of all people. Our organization exists to develop and practice the Christian principles of love, caring, inclusiveness, justice and peace…and to enrich the emotional, physical and social life of all individuals, families and our community.